Northeastern University

Boston, MA • private • CSS Profile • DI | Coastal Athletic Association
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 23,278 • Total: 41,654
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 10,227 (43.9%) • Female: 13,051 (56.1%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 4,991 21.4%
Black/African American 1,114 4.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2,488 10.7%
White 9,660 41.5%
Two or More Races 1,539 6.6%
International 3,205 13.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
5.6%
5,459 admitted from 96,631 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 710-760
Math: 750-790
Total: 1460-1550
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
33-35
Application Types Offered
EA ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
EA: 11/01/2025
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/01/2026
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
90.4%
Freshman Retention Rate
98.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$82,590
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $62,000
Room & Board
$18,790
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $5,900
$30,001-48,000 $6,383
$48,001-75,000 $10,482
$75,001-110,000 $20,109
$110,001+ $51,753
Students Receiving Pell Grants
65%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$34,770

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Ice Hockey Rowing Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (8)
Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Rowing Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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